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Smoking in pregnancy triples baby's risk of meningitis

Researchers believe that passive smoking gradually weakens children`s immune system making them more susceptible to the illness, the `Daily Mail` reported. Researchers from the University of Nottingham analysed 18 studies which looked at the link between
Daily Times (pk)
added Apr 28, 2013 19:09
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[Sweden] Women Who Smoke May Have Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers analyzed data collected from 34,000 women, aged 54 to 89, in Sweden, 219 of whom had rheumatoid arthritis.
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Apr 28, 2013 18:57
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[UK] 'Sexist' plain tobacco packaging research slammed

But Hands off Our Packs campaigner Angela Harbutt dismissed the findings. “The idea plain packaging will have a greater impact on young women suggests women are more easily influenced than men. This is not only an outdated view of women, it is incredib
The Grocer (uk)
added Apr 27, 2013 12:59
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[UK, UK-Scotland] Removing branding from cigarette packets stubs out their appeal

Women say they get less satisfaction and less enjoyment from smoking cigarettes that come in plain, standardised packs - according to new research* released today
Cancer Research UK (uk)
added Apr 26, 2013 06:28
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[UK] Young adult women smokers’ response to using plain cigarette packaging: a naturalistic approach

No research design can capture the true impacts of plain packaging prior to its introduction, but this study suggests that plain packaging may help reduce cigarette consumption and encourage cessation in the short term.
BMJ Open (uk)
added Apr 26, 2013 06:25
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[Asia, Asia-pacific] Effect of Passive Smoking on Female Breast Cancer in China: A Meta-analysis

Results suggest a possible association between passive tobacco smoke and female breast cancer in China.
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
added Apr 25, 2013 12:54
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[UK-Scotland] Plain cigarette packaging ‘puts women off smoking’

WOMEN get less satisfaction and enjoyment when smoking cigarettes that come in plain packaging, Scottish research suggests. A study by researchers at Stirling University involved 187 young female smokers who used plain brown packs.
The Scotsman (uk)
added Apr 25, 2013 12:34
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A Pilot Study Testing SMS Text Delivered Scheduled Gradual Reduction to Pregnant Smokers

We developed an easily disseminable intervention that could possibly promote cessation and reduction among pregnant women with SMS texting ability. Women in this pilot were enthusiastic about the program, particularly those in the SGR arm. This program ne
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
added Apr 24, 2013 23:13
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Depressive Symptoms Among Heavy Cigarette Smokers: The Influence of Daily Rate, Gender, and Race

These findings improve our understanding of tobacco’s influence on depressive symptom expression among heavy smokers, with implications for tailoring evidence-based tobacco treatments.
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
added Apr 24, 2013 23:09
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[UK] Smoking Raises Risk of Lung Disease in RA

Risk factors for the development of interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) included male sex, smoking, and seropositivity, a researcher reported here. In contrast to RA patients overall, where there is a large female pred
MedPage Today
added Apr 24, 2013 09:27
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